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A blog post about scanning city textures with a handheld portable wand scanner by professional photographer David J Colbran

Scanning city textures with a wand handheld scanner

I've been experimenting with a handheld portable scanner, gathering in raw, tactile urban visual textures on my travels in the last month.

Categories: Personal
Tags: personal, project, scans, scanning, scanner

Published on Wed Jul 22, 2026

A Liverpool Event Photographer's Guide to the UK's Biggest African Music Festival

Africa Oye is Back

I love Oye and the way it connects audiences from all corners of the globe. I have enjoyed chatting and connecting with artists, bands and fans on social media during and after the festival.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Events, Music
Tags: AfricaOye, Oye, music, live, gigs, festival, festivals, world,

Published on Mon Jul 13, 2026

Affordable option when hiring a professional photographer for a conference in London - some one from out of town.

Why Hiring A Liverpool Conference Photographer for Your London Event Could Save You Money

When clients first hear that I'm based in Liverpool, the most common question I get before booking a London conference photography job is: "Won't that cost more, with travel and a hotel to factor in?"

Categories: Photography, Events
Tags: conference, conferences, business, corporate, awards, evening, London

Published on Thu Jun 18, 2026

Liverpool photographer David J Colbran covers a live music event at a venue in the Baltic Triangle

Love and Loss - album launch at Arc-Hive Liverpool

Images from the launch of Love and Loss @ Arc-Hive on Friday 29 May 2026 - solo album by mate Martin Lappin

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Music
Tags: music, launch, live, gigs,

Published on Tue Jun 2, 2026

Conference and event brand images by specialist Liverpool photographer David J Colbran - a case study.

UK Drinks Industry Photographer

Two days and one long evening photographing a drinks industry conference and team building event here in Liverpool. The client needed images for internal and external communications, trade product content and social media channels.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: conferences, conference, business, commercial, commerce, drinks, industry

Published on Tue May 19, 2026

Liverpool conference photographer David J Colbran highlights a recent shot and includes 60 images in this post.

Conference Photographer in Liverpool

Recently I was back at one of my favourite venues in Merseyside - Spaces at The Spine, covering an conference event called Early Career Researchers Network organised by The British Academy.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Events
Tags: TheSpine, conferences, conference, business, academic, corporate, commercial

Published on Mon Apr 13, 2026

Liverpool PR Photographer David J Colbran reflects on advantages of quick supply fast turnaround of images for public relations usage

Fast turnaround time in PR photography

The media world doesn't wait. Whether it's a press release, a breaking news story, or a social campaign, you need great images fast. Slow delivery doesn't just cost time — it costs you the story.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: pr, business, commercial, corporate, conference, events, public, relations

Published on Thu Mar 5, 2026

Experience press and PR photographer available for events at Aintree and in Liverpool over the

Aintree Grand National Liverpool PR Photographer 2026

Currently available to take on commissions for events, PR and celebrations at the Grand National meeting in Aintree 9th to 11th April - get in touch ASAP - it is a very busy time for me and I get booked up quickly

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: facilities, business, commercial, Aintree, interiors, exteriors, PR, PublicRelations

Published on Thu Feb 26, 2026

Professional photographers workflow - a perspective from Liverpool based commercial photographer David J Colbran. He looks at various stages in providing top quality business photography to his clients.

Workflow for business photography

Having an efficient digital workflow is something that most professional photographers aspire to. Why? Well at the end of the day, getting images processed and delivered quickly to clients is super important.

Categories: Photography
Tags: phototographers, workflow, tips, advice

Published on Wed Jan 21, 2026

Tips from a Liverpool based photographer on what you should wear for a head and shoulders photo session for professional actors, actresses, business people, musicians, singers, writers and presenters

The best clothes to wear for portrait headshots

Tips on what you should wear for a head and shoulders photo session for business people, professional actors, actresses, musicians, singers, writers and presenters. Practical and sensible advice.

Categories: Photography, People
Tags: spotlight, headshot, headshots, portrait, portraits, business, commercial, corporate

Published on Sun Jan 11, 2026

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  • Had a really great photo shoot with David, punctual, professional and put me at ease straight away. I couldn't have asked for more and the results speak for themselves, excellent pictures, perfect for Spotlight! Will be calling again, thank you.

    Peter, Professional actor

    Spotlight portraits for actors - image example

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